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Martin also wrote a related series of novellas, Tales of Dunk and Egg, which have been adapted by HBO as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026–present).
Famous Birthdays on September 20
1948 — George R. R. Martin
American novelist and short story writer
September 20 has 241 recorded notable births across history, from 917 to 2003. This focused page highlights 20 people with the strongest available profile context.
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- 1946 Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. Source
- 1519 Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition which ultimately culminates in the first circumnavigation of the globe. Source
- 1697 The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, ending the Nine Years' War. Source
- 1946 The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed for seven years due to World War II. Source
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Known for his unconventional narratives and exploration of bold themes, he was one of the most prominent filmmakers in 80s and 90s Hindi cinema.
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In 1992, he moved to Helsingborg IF where in his first campaign he helped the club win promotion to Allsvenskan after 24 seasons.
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Jean-Jacques Dessalines was the first Haitian Emperor, leader of the Haitian Revolution, and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1805 constitution.
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Leo Strauss was a German-American political philosopher and historian of philosophy whose work greatly influenced twentieth-century political theory in the United States and the study of classical political thought.
More major people born on September 20
Notable people are ranked by substantive profile depth and public notability.
1949
Mahesh Bhatt
Indian director, producer, and screenwriter
Mahesh Bhatt is a retired Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema.
1971
Henrik Larsson
Swedish footballer and manager
Edward Henrik Larsson is a Swedish professional football coach and former player who played 106 times for the Swedish national team. A striker, Larsson began his career with Högaborgs BK.
1758
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Haitian emperor (died 1806)
Jean-Jacques Dessalines was the first Haitian Emperor, leader of the Haitian Revolution, and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1805 constitution.
1899
Leo Strauss
German-American political scientist, philosopher, and academic (died 1973)
Leo Strauss was a German-American political philosopher and historian of philosophy whose work greatly influenced twentieth-century political theory in the United States and the study of classical political thought.
1917
Red Auerbach
American basketball player and coach (died 2006)
Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach was an American professional basketball coach and executive. As head coach, he led the Boston Celtics to eight consecutive NBA championships between 1959 to 1966.
1951
Guy Lafleur
Canadian ice hockey player (died 2022)
Guy Damien Lafleur, nicknamed "the Flower" and "Le Démon Blond", was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
1980
Yung Joc
American rapper
Jasiel Amon Robinson, better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper known for his 2006 single "It's Goin' Down", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
1982
Sexy Star
Mexican wrestler
Dulce María García Rivas is a Mexican professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and professional boxer who is better known by the ring name Sexy Star.
1917
Obdulio Varela
Uruguayan footballer (died 1996)
Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela was a Uruguayan football player.
1935
Jim Taylor
American football player and sportscaster (died 2018)
James Charles Taylor was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons, with the Green Bay Packers from 1958 to 1966 and with the expansion New Orleans…
1983
Freya Ross
Scottish runner
Freya Ross is a Scottish long-distance runner who competed in the Marathon at the London 2012 Olympics.
1951
Javier Marías
Spanish journalist, author, and academic (died 2022)
Javier Marías Franco was a Spanish author, translator, and columnist.
1978
Dante Hall
American football player
Damieon Dante Hall is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
1947
Patrick Poivre d'Arvor
French journalist and author
Patrick Poivre d'Arvor is a French TV journalist and writer. He is a household name in France, and nicknamed "PPDA".
1925
Ananda Mahidol
King Rama VIII of Thailand (died 1946)
Ananda Mahidol was the eighth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VIII. At the time he was recognised as king by the National Assembly in March 1935, he went to Switzerland when he was nine years-old.
1975
Asia Argento
Italian actress
Asia Argento is an Italian actress and filmmaker. The daughter of filmmaker Dario Argento, she has had roles in several of her father's features and achieved mainstream success with appearances in XXX (2002), Land of…
1956
Gary Cole
American actor
Gary Michael Cole is an American actor. Cole began his professional acting career on stage at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1985.
1965
Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen
Danish badminton player
Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen is a retired Danish badminton player and sports administrator.
1486
Arthur
Prince of Wales (died 1502)
Arthur, Prince of Wales, was the eldest son of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, and an older brother to the future King Henry VIII.